Peter Obi, the former governor of Anambra state and presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), extended his congratulations to Hilda Effiong Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, for breaking the Guinness World Record. Hilda has achieved the remarkable feat of the longest cooking marathon by an individual, as officially certified by the Guinness World Records on Tuesday.
In an announcement made by the Guinness World Records, it was stated, "Following a thorough review of all the evidence, Guinness World Records can now confirm that Hilda Effiong Bassey, better known as Hilda Baci, has officially broken the record for the longest cooking marathon (individual), with a time of 93 hours 11 minutes." This incredible accomplishment has garnered widespread praise and well-wishes for the extraordinary chef.
Peter Obi, joining the chorus of congratulations, took to Twitter to commend Hilda Baci. He emphasized that her name has been forever etched in the golden books of history, and she has brought immense honor to Nigeria as a nation.
His tweet read, "Congratulations to you Hilda Baci @hildabacicooks on breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking time by an individual. You believed in your vision, you persevered till the end, and you have now carved your name in the golden books of history and have brought great honor to our nation. You have, by your victory, reminded us that the path through which one attains victory in any endeavor must be excellent. By towing the path of hard work and determination, you broke a world record."
It is worth noting that Hilda Baci, the 26-year-old Nigerian chef, commenced her remarkable cooking marathon on Thursday, May 11, and continued tirelessly for four consecutive days, concluding on Monday, May 15. Throughout this exceptional feat, she prepared over 100 pots of food, showcasing her passion, skill, and determination in the culinary arts.